Spread of cultural traits from one culture to another.

Way of life of a group of people who share similar culture traits, including beliefs, customs, technology, and material items.

The country where people are originally from.

Religion that was founded by Siddhartha Gautama. Followers hope that suffering will end in the world, a goal in which Nirvana is reached.

This religion believes that Jesus, who was born a Jew, is the son of God. They feel that people are saved and achieve eternal life by faith in Jesus.

It is actually a Philosophy. Founded by Confucius. It is all about ethical behavior and good government.

Oldest of the World’s religions. Developed in India. This religion is Polytheistic, and followers believe in Karma, as well as Reincarnation.

Followers of this religion, known as Muslims, believe in one God, whom they call Allah. The founder's name is Muhammad.

Religions that belong to certain ethnic groups. Local religions are found in Africa, Japan, Australia, and the Americas.

Type of government where the people have to give their consent to the leaders. (The people vote)

a king or queen rules the government

One person rules- they fight to get all of the power.

Governments where a small group has all of the power

Governments where the leaders think they were divinely chosen by God to rule

This religion believes in the Torah

Which of these religions do NOT believe that Abraham was a prophet?

This religion/philosophy started in China. It influences the government.

6 million of these people were killed a lot during the Holocaust.

This religion has millions of gods.

There are tons of these religions all over the world.

Buddha is the leader of this religion.